In 1826, young salt trader Samuel Meharry found himself stranded in a swamp on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. Helpless and alone, he was saved by a recently freed Black family who had every reason to keep moving—but chose compassion over fear. In gratitude, Meharry made a promise: “I have no money, but when I can, I shall do something for your race.”

Fifty years later, he and his brothers fulfilled that vow by founding Meharry Medical College, the first medical school in the South for Black students. This powerful act transformed Black healthcare, educated generations of physicians, and even influenced the desegregation of the U.S. military. A single act of kindness changed history—forever.

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In the 1950s, there was a major crisis in the auto industry. Engines had become more powerful, drivers were reaching higher speeds, and vehicular deaths skyrocketed. What made the crisis worse was drivers didn’t trust lap belts anymore since they seemed to cause more issues in accidents, so drivers were beginning to get comfortable not using restraints. Volvo stepped up and solved the problem with a revolutionary new seatbelt design, but they had an uphill battle with user adoption. So, they made a decision that stunned the business world.

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Things have changed since the 1980s when many business deals were done on a handshake and a promise. Jon Huntsman Sr. was a man who was comfortable with deals on a handshake. Big deals. This is a story about a deal, one that was worth millions, that was made without lawyers, only his word…but when the circumstances changed before the deal was put in writing, Jon Huntsman Sr’s word, and the handshake he made, was put to the test. What will shock you is how he handled this situation, and what it did to his future.

Welcome to My Good Three Podcast: Good Stories For A Better Week